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Agents must avoid temptation to overprice as market rallies

The tentative recovery of London's fragile property market is in danger of being wiped out if agents give in to the temptation to overprice properties in order to win much-needed instructions, warns Cluttons.

Parents fund deposits for children's bargain buys

Parents across London are drawing on their savings to fund deposits on first home purchases for their adult children, says Cluttons, which attributes the resurgence in buyer enquires to an increasing number of people seizing the opportunity to invest in their family’s future through property.

Mortgage protection gives peace of mind for buyers

Mortgage protection gives peace of mind for buyers

Whatever surprises life may have in store, buyers at Barratt London’s new Kennington Park Square development in Kennington, SE11, can relax in the knowledge that their mortgage repayments are protected for up to three years, thanks to free insurance with a new home.

Westrovia show apartment opens in heart of London

Westrovia show apartment opens in heart of London

Property-seekers are invited to see how good life can be at the exclusive new Westrovia development in Westminster, Central London. Leading housebuilder Bryant Homes has a sumptuous two-bedroom show apartment available to view from next Monday, (30th March) styled by a professional interior design team in crisp, clean ivories and soft natural tones, edged and finished with sophisticated ebony touches.

Piece of mind for buyers in London

Piece of mind for buyers in London

Whatever surprises life may have in store, buyers at Barratt London’s Parkside development in Wandsworth can relax in the knowledge that their mortgage repayments are protected for up to three years, thanks to free insurance with a new home.

Studios offer stylish solution to city living

Studios offer stylish solution to city living

Whether a starter home for singletons or pied-à-terre for busy city workers who don’t want to waste time on commuting, the studio apartment is a stroke of design genius for those seeking their place in the right location.

Barratt launches affordable new homes in Watford

Barratt launches affordable new homes in Watford

Glyn Hopping, managing director of Barratt North London, has officially handed over the first phase of affordable homes at its smart Willow Grange development in Watford to Andrew Main, development director for Paradigm Housing Group.

Watford buyers given helping hand from Barratt

Watford buyers given helping hand from Barratt

Barratt North London is offering prospective purchasers the chance to discuss the different ways to get on the property ladder at its new Symonds Park development in Cow Lane on Saturday 21st March from 11am to 5pm. There will also be an opportunity to view the brand new three-bedroom showhouse.

Big savings for fast movers in Balham

Big savings for fast movers in Balham

Property-seekers are invited to save a massive £36,999 this Saturday 21st March at George Wimpey’s SW12 development in Balham – simply by making a speedy move.

Final six on sale at London hot spot

Final six on sale at London hot spot

Barratt’s new Maple Quays development in Rotherhithe, London Docklands - which is defying the gloomy economic climate with booming sales – has only six apartments remaining.

Twenty twenty vision for Orpington

Twenty twenty vision for Orpington

Linden Homes has experienced overwhelming demand from homebuyers at its brand new development in Orpington, with twenty-three off-plan sales in the first week alone. ‘Twenty’ was launched to meet the strong demand for affordable and accessible housing in the Borough of Bromley, following the recent sell-out success at Linden’s previous Kent development – Viva in Tunbridge Wells.

Tenants downsize to cut costs

Landlords of one and two-bedroom properties in Central London are benefiting from a surge in demand, says Cluttons, as anxious tenants downsize in droves in order to reduce their outgoings as the recession bites.

On your marks, get set, move

On your marks, get set, move

With a choice of brand new apartments ready to move into right away, property-seekers are urged to race along to see the homes at Altius, George Wimpey’s stunning development close to the London 2012 Olympic Village.

Prime London price falls slow, as Russians return to the market

Price falls in prime central London continue, but at a slower rate, according to the Knight Frank Prime Central London Index.

A new direction at Notting Hill Housing

A new direction at Notting Hill Housing

Mark Vaughan, former Sales and Marketing Director for Notting Hill Housing, has been newly appointed as Director of Home Ownership and will be responsible for providing a new strategic direction for the Home Ownership division at the Group.